Team Leader (Nights)

Are you a natural team player who enjoys motivating others and keeping things running smoothly? Do you have a positive, hands-on approach and the confidence to step up and take ownership?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Team Leader to join our team in Thorne.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and wants to play an important part in delivering great products, supporting colleagues and achieving production targets.

Job Title: Production Team Leader

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday 21.45 – 05.45

Location: Coulman Road Industrial Estate, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 5JS

Salary: £13.69 per hour (overtime available out of working hours)

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

What you’ll be doing

As a Team Leader, you’ll take responsibility for your area, making sure we have the right people and equipment in place to deliver the production plan safely, efficiently and to the high standards our customers expect.

You’ll be right at the heart of the operation, supporting and motivating your team while making sure everything runs smoothly throughout the shift.

• Keeping production lines running smoothly and escalating any faults or issues quickly
• Leading and supporting operatives to achieve production targets safely and efficiently
• Motivating your team and helping create a positive working environment
• Making sure your area has the right skills and training coverage for holidays and absence
• Identifying training and development needs within your team
• Ensuring production and quality paperwork is completed accurately
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and providing a clear handover between shifts
• Supporting the Shift Supervisor and stepping up to provide Supervisor cover when required
• Making sure products consistently meet the required quality standards

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who can bring energy, reliability and a positive attitude to the team. You’ll ideally be someone who:

• Has a positive, can-do attitude
• Is confident leading others with a firm but fair approach
• Is self-motivated and knows how to motivate a team
• Builds strong working relationships with people at all levels
• Can identify where additional training or support may be needed
• Works methodically and follows procedures accurately
• Can remain focused in a busy production environment
• Is punctual, reliable and enthusiastic
• Takes pride in delivering high standards
• Is comfortable taking responsibility and stepping up when needed

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies: 

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.